The small-business owners who failed to secure Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) cash handout have been given until May 31 to appeal, said the Finance Ministry.

In a statement today, the ministry said the appeals could be filed at all Inland Revenue Board branches, Pusat Khidmat Hasil (PKH) and Urban Transformation Centre (UTC).

The applicants have to fill up an form and submit it together with relevant supporting documents such as the pay slip, income statement, bank statement (both company and private) and an updated photocopy of the MyKad for the spouse or dependent.